Chopped Vegetable Salad
Experience the joy of summer with this vibrant Chopped Vegetable Salad, a delightful medley that celebrates the best of fresh produce. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavor, making it the perfect companion for barbecues or a refreshing lunch. The zesty lemon-garlic dressing ties everything together, enhancing the natural sweetness of colorful vegetables like cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Customizable to your taste, this salad can be easily adapted with various toppings or additional ingredients. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature—either way, it’s a wholesome dish that brings together family and friends around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- Handful grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 red onion, diced or 2–3 scallions, sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Himalayan salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cucumber, yellow and orange bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and red onion or scallions.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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